Transcription of Relaxation Exercises - Students
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Relaxation Exercises The ability to fully relax and calm one's mind and body is crucial and is the foundation of any program undertaken to overcome anxiety, phobias, panic, and stress related disorders. Relaxation is more than just sitting in front of the TV or in the bathtub. These activities may be relaxing, but they don't make as profound a difference in dealing with anxiety as regular, daily, active, deep muscle Relaxation . As stated in the text, The Anxiety and Phobia Workbook, by Edmond J. Bourne, PhD: "Deep Relaxation refers to a distinct physiological state that is the exact opposite of the way your body reacts under stress or during a panic attack. ( Relaxation ) involves a series of physiological changes including the following: o Decrease in heart rate o Decrease in respiration rate o Decrease in blood pressure o Decrease in skeletal muscle tension o Decrease in metabolic rate and oxygen consumption o Decrease in analytical thinking o Increase in skin resistance o Increase in alpha wave activity in the brai
Relaxation Exercises The ability to fully relax and calm one's mind and body is crucial and is the foundation of any program undertaken to overcome anxiety, phobias, panic, and stress related
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